Apple Unveils New iPad Mini (2024) in India Market: A Compact yet Powerful Device with A17 Pro Chip and Sturdy Features
Apple has launched its latest version of the iPad Mini in the Indian market, bringing with it a range of exciting features and improvements. Powered by the A17 Pro chip, the seventh-generation iPad Mini model is the first update to the mini lineup since 2021, offering enhanced performance and capabilities.
The new iPad Mini comes with a starting price of Rs. 49,900 for the base model with 128GB of storage, while the cellular variant is priced at Rs. 64,900. The 256GB Wi-Fi model costs Rs. 59,900 (Cellular: Rs. 74,900), and the 512GB Wi-Fi variant will set you back by Rs. 79,900 (Cellular: Rs. 94,900). The device will be available in four colour options – Blue, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight – starting October 23. Pre-orders are now available via the company’s website, with customers entitled to a Rs. 3,000 discount when making purchases using American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank cards.
The iPad Mini (2024) boasts an 8.3-inch (1,488×2,266 pixels) Liquid Retina display with a pixel density of 326ppi and up to 500nits peak brightness. The IPS display also offers support for the P3 colour gamut and works with the Apple Pencil Pro that was launched earlier this year.
The A17 Pro chip powers the device, featuring a hexa-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores, paired with a 5-core GPU. It runs on iPadOS 18, with Apple announcing that it will eventually offer support for its Apple Intelligence features as they are gradually rolled out by the company over the coming months. Apple typically doesn’t disclose the amount of RAM on its tablets and smartphones, but enthusiasts can expect to see these details emerge in teardown videos in the coming days.
The device also features a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus, and Smart HDR 4 support, capable of recording 4K video at up to 60fps or 1080p slow-motion video at up to 240fps. The front-facing camera is a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter with an f/2.4 aperture, along with Smart HDR 4 and Centre Stage support, and can record 1080p video at up to 60fps.
Other notable features include stereo speakers and two microphones, availability in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variants, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and a USB 3.0 Type-C port with DisplayPort (up to 4K/60fps) and charging support. The device is also equipped with a 19.3Wh Li-Po battery that offers up to 10 hours of web surfing or video playback on Wi-Fi, with the cellular variant capable of delivering 9 hours of use, according to the company. There’s no word from Apple on charging speeds.
The new iPad Mini (2024) is expected to be a popular choice for those seeking a compact yet powerful device with enhanced features and capabilities. With its competitive pricing, the device is likely to attract a wide range of customers, from students and professionals to gamers and entertainment enthusiasts.
